Garden Hose reviews from Reddit

"Bought Flexzilla 3 years ago and never looked back."

"I grabbed a Flexzilla last spring after busting through a couple cheap hoses and it’s been rock solid. It never kinks, coils up super tidy, and the fittings seal tight so I haven’t had a single drip."

"I made the same switch last spring and haven’t looked back...it just glides around corners without any fighting. It feels sturdy enough that I stopped worrying about leaks or bursts."

"Mine’s now in its third year and it never kinks, even when I drag it around corners or leave it in the sun."

"I’ve swapped hoses every spring too until I tried Flexzilla."

"I ended up choosing Flexzilla after trying out a couple of options over the years."

"I switched to Flexzilla after ditching cheap vinyl hoses. Mine stays flexible at dawn, never kinks when I pull it tight, and the brass fittings haven’t sprung a leak."

"I second Flexzilla hoses. I’ve been replacing my older ones with this specific brand."

"I spent several springs trying different hoses after moving into a new house, and I finally settled on Flexzilla."

"I switched to Flexzilla after too many headaches with other hoses. It stays flexible, rarely kinks, and hasn't given me any trouble so far."

"If you want the best but also most expensive then get an Eley hose."

"Eley is best hands down. 10 year warranty and built like a tank."

"Now I consider it inexpensive for what you get. There is something that just hits different when you can feel the quality of an item is in a league of its own."

"Crazy expensive but if you only want to buy once, here you go: Eley polyurethane garden hose."

"One with Eley hose one with Goodyear. No problem fitting with the Goodyear."

"First impression was my god this is some sturdy stuff, that sprayer is the nearest thing to a fireman’s hose you’ll get."

"It was well worth the investment."

"After years of replacing hoses I bit the bullet and bought two Eley hose reels and two hoses (75’ and 100’). I got one of the spray nozzles as well which is bomb-proof."

"Eley hoses are around $200 for a 100ft length. But it will be the last hose you’ll ever need for that run. Hoses made of polyurethane are the only truly kink free hoses"

"Eley hoses are the best in the game"

"Gardena adjustable"

"I got the Gardena hose reel and love it."

"You get what you pay for. Window cleaner here. Gardena. Thats it."

"Gardena retractable hose is actually life changing."

"Check Gardena. I use it and love it."

"Not sure if anyone still cares about this post, but the best I’ve found are Gardena."

"Spent the $379 at mitre 10 for a 30 metre Gardena house. Zero complaints."

"Gardena is great quality."

"I have been really impressed by the Gardena Liano textile hose. It is fantastic."

"Haven't had any issues yet."

"I highly recommend the Zero-G Ultra Flexible Durable Garden hose. It's super lightweight, easy to maneuver, and has crush-proof couplings."

"You can try Zero-G Ultra flexible durable garden hose. It's known for being lightweight and durable. It maneuvers well and has crush-proof couplings."

"I really like the zero g hoses. Lightweight, flexible, kink free."

"Zero G, I bought 3 100 footers. Best investment for yard work."

"Look at the Zero-G hoses. I bought one several years ago and it’s been fantastic. It’s made of very flexible fabric that is surprisingly rugged."

"For anyone on a budget, the Zero-G hose is amazing!"

"I bought a second one of these ZeroG hoses."

"Upvote for Zero-G. I did have one fail at the connection joint but I believe it was an outlier and would still recommend."

"We have 2 zero G hoses. Had them about 3 years with no problems. Keep them out of the sun and store them empty in the winter."

"We replaced it with a Zero-G a couple of years ago and it is so much easier to use."

"Dramm waterbreaker is my waifu"

"Definitely Dramm or Continental."

"I like Dramm hoses."

"Dramm. If you walk around almost any nursery you'll see that they use Dramm rubber hoses."

"I’d second the DRAMM color storm- not sure on current quality but I still have some black Sears craftsman industrial hoses."

"I’ve been very happy with my Dramm Color Guard hose and Eley reel."

"Dramm."

"After years of cheaping out on the green, i went with black rubber hoses. i think it was Continental brand, the tire maker. they are the best, easiest hoses to use and last forever."

"The trusty continental rubber hose is the best hose money can buy."

"I find the matte solid colored rubber hoses to last the longest."

"Bought some Continentals based off Wirecutter recommendation; only a couple years so far but just bought another set, everything suggests I’ll get my money’s worth."

"Wirecutter has hose recommendations here."

"Continential (the tire company) makes rubber hoses, including some red ones formulated for heat."

"I have Craftman black rubber hoses that are 31 years old. No problems and no cracking or leaking in the hot Hawaiian sun."

"If you can find them the black all rubber craftsman hose, they are heavy but will last forever."

"I won’t use garden hoses other than the all natural rubber Craftsman/Continental/Goodyear hoses."

"Craftsman sold good hoses (made in US) until about last year."

"They were kinda spendy so I drag them around and beat them up to show him that they will break... it’s been 10+ years and they are still going strong."

"Neverkink hoses are great for anything."

"I’ve always liked the NeverKink brand hoses."

"I've been very happy with Neverkink brand"

"I have 2 of them and have really enjoyed them along with the quick connect fittings and house reels. 10 year warranty too."

"I've got 3 Neverkink hoses, 1 7yr, and 2 probably 12years old."

"Nylex"

"I'm on a Nylex 30m hose, either tripleflex or flextreme - I think it is tripleflex judging by the look."

"Love them both and would happily replace with same when it is time."

"These nylex ones are pretty cheap but seem to be decent enough."

"I've found their fittings to be incredibly bad for their pricepoint."

"My Goodyear rubber garden hose is at least 10 years old maybe 15 and going strong."

"THE best hose I've found are made out of GoodYear 100% rubber."

"Get a Goodyear."

"I've found it to be the most durable while still being easy to work with."

"Costco sells a 100' kink free hose that I love."

"I got one at Costco that has like the fabric outer layer. Compared to the old green rubber ones it kinks way less. Going strong four years, I'm honestly surprised how well it's held up."

"My go to hose 99% of the time is the canvas wrapped hose from Costco."

"My local costco has a contractor grade (so it says) hose on. It's black hose and is suppose to be kink proof. The complaints I've heard about it though is its too stiff even when you lay it out in the sun to warm up."

"I've used the brass ones from harbor freight for many years now with no issues."

"100’ commercial grade hose from Harbor Freight has and still is serving me well."

"Harbor Freight has a 3/4” 100ft hose for pretty cheap. Use it on our property all the time and works fine."

"Harbor Freight ones are decent but are not perfect."

"Our Water Right hoses are expensive but are going strong after 9 years."

"One of the easiest hoses I’ve used."

"Didn’t see Water Right mentioned. I like them"

"Love them"

"I've got a holman retractable hose. never had an issue."

"The auto retracting reels are great, very easy to use."

"I've now got one of these and the best money I've spent on a garden hose."

"This pocket hose copper bullet flexible hose was a great solution. Even if it seems to kink, the water pressure does not diminish."

"According to an ad I've seen on TV... says you need a Copper Bullet pocket hose."

"Mine have so far lasted 4 or 5 years with zero issues and I don't see any deterioration on them whatsoever."

"I have been finding this Hoselink one pretty easy to use."

"Apparently hoselink is the go. Aussie owned and made I think."

"HozeLock is what I’ve got. A bit more expensive than yours but had it years and it’s been fine."

"I've got a spring loaded reel one that is 8 years old."

"I find my hozelock kinks constantly quite annoying"

"The reel was terribly made and completely unusable after a few weeks of use."

"All I can say is avoid hozelock like the plague!"

"The Flexzilla hose, with its lightweight design and unique flexibility, has been a game-changer."

"One of the top contenders is the Flexzilla Garden Hose, known for its lightweight yet sturdy construction and all-weather flexibility."

"I bought an expandable hose this year and I love it. It is so light weight."

"Seconding the expandable hose rec, i’ve had one for a couple years in my garden and it’s held up great."

"I have one I'm sure it's been around 30+ years. I know 20 for sure. Still new. Parker hoses are the best now thou."

"Parker high temp hoses are the best. Hot water pressure washer setups have never failed. Brass and deep red color. Best hose out there."

"Tricoflex hoses are used commercially here in the UK."

"I'd recommend the yellow Tricoflex hoses - they're much better than standard garden hoses."

"Bionic steel!"

"I love the stainless steel hoses, Bionic or generic, they all seem to be same quality."

"Idk how long they will last but I have Zero G garden hoses."

"We have the Zero G hoses too and like them ok."

"Sears Craftman rubber hoses seem to last forever."

"It’s been a lifesaver. I pull it out to almost its full length every day and no leaks so far."

"I think we will go for the rubber suggestion."

"I’d say it’s the best heavy-duty hose out there."

"This hose is the best for a firehouse style."

"I bought 4 stainless wrapped hoses, 2 joined together for the front yard and the same in the back yard."

"I have a extreme hose that is the best you can get if you are interested."

"I have a rubber hose from Sears that’s at least 10 years old, and isn’t showing any signs of wear."

"The Sam’s Club Member’s Mark hose is a killer deal."

"Giraffe is the best."

"I have had a pope and holman for over a decade and they are still going strong."

"We have hose link and I love them."

"Brilliant. truly does all it says."

"I've got a ton of them, I've had them forever. They're indestructible."

"Get the stainless steel ones."

"Light, durable, and field repairable."

"I love my kitys fatch hose. They do not kink rarely ever and work very well."

"Sam's sells a 110' hose for like 40 bucks and it's wonderful. If you get a farm grade hose it'll be nicer, but this one is as close to kink free as I've ever had and it's cheap."

"My parents have one and it seems like it’s held up pretty well."

"If you’re tearing up thick rubber hoses... then maybe look into getting more spigots installed."

"Finally bought a pack of 3 brass old school screw type ones and they work great."

"Not cheap but i like them. they hold up well."

"The quick-connect system is a lifesaver!"

"Any rubber hose with brass fittings."

"$36 on the Am'zon."

"I bought a retractable hose from catch.co.nz fairly cheap and actually rate it."

"If you can find something with an EPDM tube. It can handle heat better than pvc can and will be more robust and last longer."

"Sam’s Club sells a nice heavy hose for about $35."

"I've found it to be a decent hose for watering my veg garden."

"I really like the metal ones. Don't kink and surprisingly don't get hot to the touch."

"Goldschlange Germany."

"I personally like the kink free with heavy duty connectors."

"It's rather heavy and stiff, but has so far proven to be durable."

"Steel jacketed, flexible, lightweight."

"After having to replace two black (rubber) Continental hoses, I ended up buying one of these: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hydrotech-5-8-in-Dia-x-50-ft-Burst-Proof-Expandable-Garden-Water-Hose-8989/315203924 Mainly because it’s lightweight, easy to drain once it shrinks back down, and has a plastic case to keep it in."

"I just bought the retractable one from Vego- fingers crossed."

"It’s not as sturdy as traditional rubber hoses, but it feels good knowing it’s eco-friendly."

"I highly recommend not getting a cheap Number8 from Mitre10."